How did you get started mountain biking?My husband and I were avid runners and one day my body reached a point where it wouldn't let me run anymore. I had terrible groin, hip, and knee pain that I just couldn't get rid of. He had the idea of buying bikes as an alternative to running outside. Long story short, he didn't want to wear spandex, so we bought mountain bikes instead of road bikes. The not wearing spandex part is out the window now, and we ride both mountain and road bikes. Haha! But I am so thankful we started on the dirt because this is where my love for cycling really is.

How long have you been riding?This summer will be 7 years.

What is your favorite local trail?That's way too hard to pick between my home trail Northshore and Sansom.

How did you get started mountain biking?I was working as a girl’s director for a summer camp in college and a local bike shop donated a bunch of Rock Hoppers to us. I bought one for super cheap when I left the camp and started biking with a friend I played soccer with. I met my husband through biking and then decided I had to find a girls group to ride with when I would have to miss the ride with the guys when I was working. That’s when I found DSS and started riding consistently.

How long have you been riding? I have had a bike in my garage since 2010. I did I would ride a couple of times a year until 2016 when I started riding weekly.

What is your favorite local trail? West Side of Northshore!

What is your favorite trail in North America?Probably Mount Syllamo in Arkansas because that was the first place I ever rode with my husband, Jeff.

Do you have a nickname?Kourtney with a K. My mom used to call me that as a kid and some people still randomly call me that even without knowing that.

How did you get started mountain biking?My older sister got me interested when she made me race for her birthday and I got 5th place podium without any practice and hardly any riding.

How long have you been riding?Since 2009

What is your favorite local trail?Isle Du Bois & Johnson Branch (although they happen to be close too)

What is your favorite trail in North America?I have two: Goosebery Mesa in Springdale, UT- it was so fun following the dots!! And Chutes & Ladders at Angel Fire, NM- I love trail features, especially bridges and ramps!

How did you get started mountain biking? After having my son and dealing with some post pardom depression I had gained a ton of weight. In 2000, my son turned 3 and I had hit the end of my sad times. I realized that I couldn’t make him happy until I was happy. I went to the gym, lost some weight and thought to myself, how do I keep it off. I looked around, saw my bike that was purchased in 1994 and knew I was close to a trail. I grabbed it, took it for a ride, hit a tree and went back home to my spouse and told him that I wanted to try riding with out hitting trees. I haven’t stopped riding since that day.

How long have you been riding?16 years

What is your favorite local trail?Isle D’ Boise or OCNP oh, wait Possum Kingdom…. I can’t pick a favorite.

What is your favorite trail in North America?Picking a favorite trail in North America is too hard. In 2015 it was the Enchanted trail in Gallup NM. 2016 was Dupont National Forest in NC.

Do you have a nickname?Too many nicknames for me…. MOM, LaRana, Re Re, Renna, Lo Lo. Depends on who is calling for me.

Occupation:Bicycle Mechanic. This still makes me giggle when I tell people my occupation.

How did you get started mountain biking?My mountain bike journey began with my Husband Jimmy. He rode "back in the day" and wanted to get back into it. Jimmy convinced that I would like riding and thought I should get a bike as well. I agreed and bought my first MTB in 2012. Since then, cycling has become a true passion for me.

How long have you been riding? 3 1/2 yrs

What is your favorite local trail? Cross Timbers

What is your favorite trail in North America? Hmm that's a tricky one, I don't have much experience with other trails outside of Texas. I recently rode Flat Rock Ranch MTN Bike trail in Comfort Texas that was a blast. Camp Eagle in Rocksprings was also an amazing trail.

Do you have a nickname?My Husband likes to call me "Heidi the Hammer"

Occupation:I am a Fitness instructor, I create and design bags and accessories at Heidi Staples Designs.

How did you get started mountain biking?During my first year of teaching I became good friends with a co-worker that was on my team. For a good year, she told me multiple times she was going to get me on a mountain bike. After seeing some of Northshore and being reluctant about trying it, she finally convinced me. My first ride was on gravel at Greenbelt on a borrowed bike. The same day, we rode Corinth Community Park. After that, I was hooked!

How long have you been riding?2 1/2 years

What is your favorite local trail?Northshore or Horseshoe

What is your favorite trail in North America?I LOVE Colorado! I went to Crested Butte last year and rode Lupine, Lower Loop, and Snodgrass. I plan to go back this summer and see more!

Do you have a nickname?In college I earned the nickname Jonsey “Joan-zee.” My boyfriend in college saw me upset for the first time and was in shock because I don’t get upset easily. He referred to me as the rapper Mike Jones. He then started calling me Micah Jones, which then eventually turned into Jonsey within my group of friends. Now they call me MJ, Emjay, Micah Jones, Jonsey, or whatever other variation they can come up with...I promise I am not a crazy person! One of my biking friends also refers to me as Laverne, because of how close I am with my other biking friend Tricia. We enjoy going on biking adventures and getting into trouble together! He also sometimes calls me “Your Grace” in reference to Game of Thrones and me getting my way! Haha. I have 39 kids. All around the age of 7 and are students in my classroom. They call me Ms. Henderson ☺

Occupation:Elementary School Teacher in Lewisville ISD

Certifications:Level 1 PMBIA certified Mountain Bike Instructor

Name:Kathey Carreiro

How did you get started mountain biking?

How long have you been riding? I bought my first mountain bike in the summer of 2008.

What is your favorite local trail?We have so many great trails in DFW but my favorite right now is Frisco because of the open landscape.

What is your favorite trail in North America?I haven't ridden very much outside of DFW but I really enjoyed riding in the dessert at Brown's Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Do you have a nickname?No

Occupation: Software Engineer

Certifications:No

Name:Nancy Reidl

How did you get started mountain biking?I have been riding on the road since college. A few years back I realized it was way warmer in the winter in the trees than on the road. It didn't take long after that and I was hooked!

How long have you been riding?I've been on the road bike most of my life. I bought my first mountain bike in 2003. My love for mountain biking really took off about 4 years ago.

What is your favorite local trail?Right now, I'd say Cedar Hill!

What is your favorite trail in North America?Hard Question! Haven't been enough places. I will say any trail around Crested Butte at this point.

Do you have a nickname?No

Occupation:Massage therapist & Dog therapy volunteer

Certifications: No

Name:Chelle Tischler

How did you get started mountain biking?Casual exercise at first, then it grew progressively into what it is today.

How long have you been riding?Since 2008.

What is your favorite local trail?I love them all, but Knob Hill and Sansom are my top 2.

What is your favorite trail in North America?I've not ventured very far yet, but thus far it would have to be the LOVit in Arkansas.

Do you have a nickname?Not sure, do I?

Occupation:Field Technician

Certifications:Level 1 PMBIA certified Mountain Bike Instructor

Name:Candace Szalc

How did you get started mountain biking? My friend thought we should get bikes and start riding, so I said sure and that's when the adventure began.

How long have you been riding? Two beautiful years!

What is your favorite local trail?Northshore

What is your favorite trail in North America?TBD

Do you have a nickname?No

Occupation:Dog Groomer

Certifications:No

Name:Cynthia Post

How did you get started mountain biking?A friend knew how much we loved to tree ski and she thought we would like to bike through them too. She was right! She took us out to Rowlett and we went and bought mountain bikes the next day.

How long have you been riding?20 years

What is your favorite local trail?The one I am on!

What is your favorite trail in North America?I have three: North Umpqua, Oregon; Monarch Crest, Colorado; Wasatch Crest, Utah

Do you have a nickname?My husband used to call me Hotrod but that was in my younger days!